Sunday morning "Talking Heads" Lineup for 9-19-2010

George Wenschhof

Clintons will dominate the Sunday shows as more mid term election discussion takes place and foreign policy finally receives some much needed attention.

Former president Bill Clinton will appear on NBC "Meet The Press" and CBS "Face The Nation". He is much in demand by Democrats facing election on November 2, even agreeing to stump for California Governor candidate Jerry Brown in California after Brown had criticized him. Clinton was president when the Newt Gingrich led "Contract with America" led to Republicans winning control in Congress in the 1994 mid term elections. Look to see him offer advise to Democrats.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, back from attending round two of the Israel/Palestine peace talks in Egypt, will appear on ABC "This Week". Joining her on the program is Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iran just released one of three Americans held captive after illegally entering Iran while on a camping/hiking trip. Let's see if any disclosure will be made by Ahmadinejad on the fate of the other two Americans.

The Israel/Palestine peace talks remain fragile with all eyes on Israel regarding whether they will extend a moratorium on settlements. If not, the peace talks could quickly come to an end. The international sanctions on Iran have not resulted in any outward concessions from Iran in regard to full disclosure of their nuclear development program. Both issues will surely be discussed.

More foreign policy discussion will take place on NBC "Meet The Press" with former secretary of state Colin Powell.

As one would expect, Republican tea party favorite Christine O'Donnell will appear on two shows this Sunday morning. This comes after she was the surprise winner in the Republican Senate primary on Tuesday. Of course, she will be on Fox News Sunday and she will also be a guest on CBS "Face The Nation".

More mid term election discussion is ensured with DNC chair Tim Kaine appearing on CNN "State of The Union". Joining him in the discussion will be Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), former Representative Tom Davis (R-Va.) and former White House Communications Director Anita Dunn.

Look to see the spin on how the impact of tea party candidates will affect the outcome of the elections in November. Some are saying tea party candidates will help Democrats as they are too extreme, while others will say, the success of tea party candidates is an indication that voters are tired of the status quo.

Should be an informative Sunday morning. Plan to tune in.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Bill Clinton, Colin Powell

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bill Clinton, Christine O'Donnell

ABC "This Week" - Hillary Clinton, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

CNN "State of The Union" - Jim DeMint, Tim Kaine, Tom Davis, Anita Dunn

Fox New Sunday - Christine O'Donnell, Karl Rove

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Sunday morning "Talking Heads" Lineup for 8-29-2010

George Wenschhof

It is a grab bag of topics to be discussed this Sunday morning with NBC "Meet The Press" devoting their entire show on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and her brother; New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will appear along with actor Brad Pitt. Pitt has started a foundation which is building energy efficient and affordable homes in the ninth district; an area devastated by the flooding five years ago.

On CBS "Face The Nation", two of the candidates in last week's primaries will be guests along with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (R) and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D). Republican senate candidate Joe Miller who is waiting for absentee ballots to be counted before he can be awarded the nomination in Alaska is one of the candidates and Kendrick Meek (D) who won the Senate Democratic nomination in Florida is the other.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be the guest on ABC "This Week" and sure to be discussed is the "Race To the Top" program being utilized as an incentive to improve education in states across the country. Federal grants are awarded to states who meet certain criteria. the program came under fire last week as complaints were lodged the program favors east coast states where 11 of the 12 states to receive funding to date are located. The other is Hawaii, the home state of President Obama.

Fox News Sunday highlights one of their own Sunday as their guest will be Glenn Beck. they will surely discuss the tea party rally scheduled Saturday. The rally being billed as "Restore Honor" rally will be held on the mall in Washington D.C. and Beck is expected to speak. This also happens to be the anniversary of the famous Martin Luther King "I have a Dream" speech. Expect a lot of right wing rhetoric from Beck.

CNN "State of the Union" will get back to some discussion on the upcoming mid term elections with Florida Governor Charlie Crist who is leading polls in a three way race for Senator. Also appearing will be Florida Democratic Senate candidate Kendrick Meek. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan is also a guest.

The morning shows appear to be light on any discussion on the economy. Sales of existing homes were down 27% last month. the lowest in a decade and the economic growth for the second quarter was only 1.6%. This would indicate the unemployment rate is expected to increase somewhat from the current 9.5% prior to the November elections which will not help Democrats. Look to see this issue and the U.S. withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq to receive more attention next Sunday after President Obama gives his prime time speech on Tuesday August 31.

NBC "Meet The Press" - Senator Mary Landrieu (D-la.), N.O. Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D), Brad Pitt.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Alaska Senate candidate Joe Miller (R), Florida senate candidate Kendrick Meek (D), Miss. Gov. Haley Barbour (R), Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D).

ABC "This Week" - Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Randi Weingarten President American Foundation of Teachers.

CNN "State of The Union" - HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) and Florida Senate candidate Kendrick Meek (D).

Fox News Sunday - Glenn Beck

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Sunday Morning "Talking Heads" Guests 6-21-2009

George Wenschhof

NBC "Meet The Press" - David Gregory lands Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This will be important to watch as Netanyahu just delivered a speech offering for the first time to recognize Palestine as a state under certain conditions. President Obama is trying to restart the peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Also appearing are formers Senators Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) and Fred Thompson (R-Tn.). Chuck Todd and Nina Easton will also provide some commentary.

ABC "This Week" - George Stephanopoulos has Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). He is expected to discuss the health care and financial regulation reforms before Congress.

The roundtable will include George Will, Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, Robert Reich, and Bill Keller.

CBS "Face The Nation" - Bob Schieffer will interview senator John McCain (R-Ariz.). Expect to hear discussion on the recent Iran election as McCain has expressed dissatisfaction with statements coming from the Obama White House.

Fox News Sunday - Chris Wallace has Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.). Also appearing will be Representatives Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.). More discussion on the Iran election is sure to transpire.

CNN "State of The Union" - John king has Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calf.), Richard Lugar (D-Ind.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Health care and Iran will continue to be the subject of discussion.

CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS - this continues to be a favorite of mine and airs at 1:00 PM ET. Zakaria will take an in depth look at Iran and the power of Ayatollah Khamenei. He will also discuss the impact information technology (Internet, Facebook, Twitter) has had in Iran.

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